Networking: DNS and hostnames

This lesson covers the essentials of networking with Linux. This lesson is part of the Linux Administration Bootcamp course, designed to get you up and running with Linux.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the TCP/IP protocol and the most important aspects of IP networking
• Learn how DNS, hostnames, and IP addresses are used in networking on Linux
• Learn about DHCP, as well as status and dynamic addressing
• Learn some of the most common tools you can use to perform network diagnostics

Intended Audience

• Anyone with basic knowledge of Linux who wants to learn more
• System administrators or IT professionals who want to learn more about networking on Linux

Prerequisites

This is an intermediate-level lesson so some knowledge of Linux is expected. If you're just starting out, then try our Linux Fundamentals lesson first.